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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.08, 1,774.44 and 403.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.08, 1,774.44 and 403.18 is: 604.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.08 : 1,774.44 = 403.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.08/1,774.44 = 403.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.08x = 1,774.44 × 403.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.08x = 715,418.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,418.72/1,183.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.71

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